49 A.S. Radiography Course Descriptions
RADI-R 108 Medical Terminology | 1CR | Introduction to origin and derivation of medical words as well as their meaning. This course uses a self-instructional format.
RADI-R 110 Introduction to Radiography | 3CR | Introduction to the functions and basic procedures of a diagnostic radiography department. Emphasis is placed on radiographic equipment, radiation protection, positioning terminology and procedures used on typical radiographic examinations. This course includes laboratory and clinical observations.
RADI-R 112 Patient Care I | 3CR | Introduction to health care practices in the radiology department. Provides an overview of the field of radiology, ethics, patient care, and professional standards. This course includes lab.
RADI-R 114 Radiographic Procedures I | 3CR | P: RADI-R 110 and R112. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on the radiographic procedures used to demonstrate the skeletal system and major contrast media procedures.
RADI-R 115 Radiographic Procedures I lab | 1CR | C or P: RADI-R 114. Practice and instruction in methods of performing radiographic examinations presented in R114. This course includes image study.
RADI-R 118 Principles of Radiography I | 4CR | P: MATH 153. Basic concepts of radiation, its production, and its interactions with matter. Introduction to imaging production including digital radiography.
RADI-R 119 Radiography Principles Lab I | 1CR | C: RADI-R 151. Supervised laboratory activities to promote understanding of physical and imaging principles needed to facilitate learning in the Basic Clinical Experience courses.
RADI-R 124 Radiographic Procedures II | 3CR | P: RADI-R 114. Concepts in radiography with emphasis on radiographic procedures used for the skull, advanced orthopedics, vascular and sectional anatomy, fluoroscopy and contrast media.
RADI-R 125 Radiographic Procedures II Lab | 1CR | C or P: RADI-R 124. Practice and instruction in methods of performing radiographic examinations presented in R124. This course includes image study.
RADI-R 128 Principles of Radiography II | 4CR | P: RADI-R 118. In-depth study of the properties that affect the quality of the radiographic image and exposure conversion.
RADI-R 129 Radiography Principles Lab II | 1CR | P: RADI-R 119. C: RADI-R 171. Supervised laboratory activities to promote understanding of physical and imaging principles needed to facilitate learning in the Basic Clinical Experience and Clinical Competency Experience courses.
RADI-R 151 Basic Clinical Experience I | 3CR | C: RADI-R 119. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, procedure, and exposure on cooperative, uncomplicated patients, while under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
RADI-R 155 Clinical Re-entry | 1CR | Clinical application of radiographic positioning, procedure, and exposure emphasizing re-familiarization with skills and knowledge needed to continue the clinical experience courses, while under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
RADI-R 171 Basic Clinical Experience II | 3CR | C: RADI-R 170. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, procedure, and exposure on cooperative, uncomplicated patients, while under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
RADI-R 210 Pathology | 2CR | P: anatomy/physiology, RADI-R 114 and R124. A survey of the changes that occur in the diseased state to include general concepts of disease, causes of disease, clinical symptoms and treatment, and diseases that affect specific body systems. Emphasis is placed on the imaging appearance of disease. This is a hybrid distance education course with both synchronous and asynchronous learning.
RADI-R 212 Patient Care II | 1CR | P: RADI-R 112. Overview of extended patient care procedures including venipuncture, pharmacology, electrocardiography, and code-response procedures. This is a hybrid distance education course with only two class meetings required, (1) venipuncture and (2) ECG lab.
RADI-R 214 Radiographic Procedures III | 3CR | P: RADI-R 124. An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with terminology, equipment, procedures and principles of various modalities in radiologic sciences. Included are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound (US), mammography (M), bone densitometry (BD) and vascular interventional radiology (VI).
RADI-R 216 Image Evaluation | 3CR | P: RADI-R 124. Analysis of radiographic images for accuracy, anatomical structures, and technical factors. Explore difference between unacceptable, acceptable, and optimal images. Individually evaluating images aloud in class, making the decision whether to pass or repeat images along with supporting rationale, identifying structures, and supplying an appropriate manual technique. Designed to develop a high degree of problem-solving ability, as well as provide a practical image analysis reference for the senior student.
RADI-R225 Medical Ethics and Law for Imaging Professionals | 1CR | Study of medical ethics and law as they apply to the practice of diagnostic imaging. This is an asynchrous distance education course. No on-campus meetings.
RADI-R 228 Principles of Radiography III | 4CR | P: RADI-R 128. Topics include methods of producing radiographic technical factor charts, automatic exposure controls, rare earth screen technology, digital imaging, and a cumulative examination over the principles courses.
RADI-R 262 Radiation Biology and Protection in Diagnostic Radiology | 1CR | Study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation and the standards and methods of protection. Emphasis is placed on x-ray interactions. Also included are discussions on radiation exposure standards and radiation monitoring. This is an asynchrous distance education course. No on-campus meetings.
RADI-R 271 Clinical Competency Experience I | 4CR | P: RADI-R 171. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, procedure, and exposure emphasizing adaptation of practice to specific patient needs, while under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
RADI-R 272 Clinical Competency Experience II | 4CR | P: RADI-R 271. Clinical application of radiographic positioning, procedure, and exposure emphasizing adaptation of practice to specific patient needs, while under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
RADI-R 274 Experience in Imaging Modalities | 4CR | P: RADI-R 171. Exploration and basic skill development in selected imaging modalities including sonography, MRI, and vascular-interventional radiology, while under the supervision of a registered radiologic technologist.
RADI-R276 Introduction to Professional Life in Imaging Sciences | 4CR | This lecture and interactive based course will provide students in imaging sciences an opportunity to collaborate with faculty on professional development skills and apply their comprehensive knowledge of the profession.
